2020 Anton W Biroth Silvaner Auslese Rheinhessen american wines

2020 Anton W Biroth Silvaner Auslese Rheinhessen american winesAuslese or late harvest wines from Franconia are a revelation; rich sweetness, balanced by minerality and tobacco spiced richness which is coaxed from the steepest of vineyards on the Eschendorfer. A remarkable contrast to Riesling Auslese which is backed by acidity, this is more earthy, nutty with vibrant ripples of caramel coated minerality. Delicate orange, brulee aromas which invite you in. Notes of coffee, toffee and caramel are balanced by

Dense dried fruit

generally five volumes of water for one volume of pastis

vanilla) and develops more on apricot pie and cigar box

Tasting Notes: 1983 Canadian Club Premium Limited Edition

Apple crumble and strong tea after a few minutes

overripe apples

Comments: one of the best middle-aged Dalmores I could try

fruit and nut chocolate with some black breakfast tea

dried pears

with lots of raisins

Mouth: Excellent attack

you can mix into one of the Captain’s favourite dark rum cocktails